38 Best Sports Bars near Vadnais Heights

“Quick stop here for a birthday drink! Their bloody Mary's are very good! The staff was very welcoming and accommodating to the customers. They are good for any size group and close to the hockey stadium near by for post game celebrations. A great place to watch sporting events too.“

“I enjoy the atmosphere whenever I visit. The waitresses are always so friendly. I was with a team of people (my job met there) last night (4/1/24), we had to flag a waitress down to take our order for food and drinks outside of the many appetizers my boss ordered. That's not usually the case though. Once someone came, she was wonderful. I don't come to this establishment too often anymore due to me no longer working in the area, but whenever it's an option, I am always a fan. The broasted chicken and au gratin potato are the absolute best. Thank me later.“

“Kris, I believe his name was, was only server/bartender in there. He did awesome making sure we had everything we needed. Multiple table visits and filled up my drink right away. He gave my son a gift “From Tom”, a little Wild Zamboni-so cool! Food was awesome, my son never eats all his chicken tenders but he devoured these and asked how they made them so good. Nachos were really good as well! Burger was tasty.“

“The service was great And my burger was so juicy... my husband had the Elote wings and they were so good.. the wings were unlike anything I've ever had anywhere. Oh, and don't forget you want chips their chips were so good and get it with a side of their dill sour cream.. or the ranch because the ranch was really good too“

“Cannot say enough good things about our experience at Zambonis on 7th!! Stopped in Friday and camped out and ate and loved the entire experience! We attempted to give wild bills our business Saturday night, and after awful service we left and returned to zambonis! The food, drinks, and atmosphere are everything you would want from a local bar/restaurant! Ps...ask for Gus! He is hilarious!“

“Have had all of the following and they have all been great: wild rice soup, Thai pizza, nachos, patty melt, assorted drinks. Service has been friendly and prompt. All of my visits have been for lunch / early afternoon. They give you a wonderful cup of homemade chips when you are seated which are highly addictive!“

“A group of 30 of us came in for brunch on Saint Patrick's Day (we did have reservations), and even though they were ridiculously busy, we found easy parking and were greeted with friendly smiles from the energetic staff. They patiently took our orders and didn't even flinch when we needed them separated. Every staff member was great! Our food came out promptly and tasted delicious, and we all left happy with full bellies, ready for the day. It's rare to find such genuine, good places nowadays, but this one of them for sure!“

“Under 2 years old and got it right already. Billy switches up the menu with suggestions from the patrons or with new ideas. A month ago I asked him about desserts and if he planned on getting any on the menu, yesterday the menu was updated and with new items along with 3 dessert options. Besides the fact that he's got a arsenal of new and old drinks memorized he's got you covered even if you don't know what you want,all you have to do is tell him the mood your in something fruity or strong drink/shot it doesn't matter.Kid-friendliness: Not a lot of swearing and plenty of t.vs playing all the games of the day. Also a pile of board games helpsWheelchair accessibility: Street level entrance with double doors“

“We ordered a taco bar for a company get together. The food was hot and ready when we arrived to pick it up, tasted great, and there was more then enough to feed everybody. All that and at a very reasonable price. Would definitely order from here again for an event. Thank you to all the staff at Don Julio's!“

“Well managed, serviced and staffed. Lots of seating in 3 rooms, 2 bars. Excellent Daily food and beverage specials. Live music. Breakfast. Irish ☘️ specialties. Fantastic corned beef and cabbage platter for Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend. Woman owed, staff and managed.“

“We came here in a party bus for my son‘s 21st birthday, and I have to say, for the size group we came in with on an already busy night, we were taken such great care of. Peter is the man! Thank you for everything! You guys are definitely capable of quickly serving large amounts of people with ease. I strongly recommend this establishment for any group celebrations!“

“Holy bananas. This place is great! Food was amazing, service was great, atmosphere was awesome for us. I say for us because it was right after open and it was empty. Right up my alley. The bartenders (Jaden I believe and another sweet girl but I didn't ask her name) were knowledgeable and friendly. Beer was fresh tasting. Food wise, the jalapeños tasted like they were just sliced. So fricken fresh and spicy! We got the totchos (exactly what it sounds like and DANK) and the firehouse 21 burger. We ordered it medium, didn't come out pink but it was so damn juicy and tender I don't even care.Overall, 10 out of 10, no notes. Even the burps taste good.“

“Ordered fish and chips for takeout. The order was ready promptly but pickup was a bit chaotic as it was Friday night during happy hour and all the servers and bar personnel were really busy, The portions were very generous for both the fish and the chips and the fish was flavorful and not overly battered. My main complaint was that the takeout containers were plastic and thus the food couldn't be rewarmed in the oven. Microwave makes the chips soggy which these were by the time I got them home. Styrofoam is equally bad for the environment but at least it could have been put in the oven to reheat. Price was fairly reasonable for the size of the portions.“

“A group of us came here Sunday for Breakfast and bingo to celebrate a birthday. We arrived shortly after 9:00am as bingo starts at 10am and we wanted to eat prior and I heard it can get busy for bingo (that is true). Place is definitely older, but clean and lots of people seem to like it. Breakfast was all you can eat for $9.99/Adult. Talk about a deal! You fill out a paper sheet and your waitress takes it. Food comes out fairly quickly. I was pleasantly surprised how good it was. The French toast was SO good. It was definitely a table favorite. Scrambled eggs, potato cake, and sausage patty were also tasty. Can't beat the price for breakfast or bingo. Cheap tab- just what I like. Our waitress was nice and friendly. She was the only one in our area and she handled it well. Bingo is set up well and the ladies move it along which is nice. $10/pack and you are able to buy extra for the games. I'll be back to enjoy another Sunday breakfast and bingo soon.“

“We had the absolute best time at X-golf! The simulators were really fun, but the absolute best part was the staff. They were all so friendly, stayed on top of the drinks and food even with the place being packed, and we're smiling and interacting with everyone there. So glad to have found this place and definitely will be going back!“

“Great bartenders, Jimmy Rocks!!!fun place Bingo Tuesday night, Karaoke Saturday Nights....Unleash your inner rockstar at Cheers Pub karaoke night, happening every Saturday from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Don't miss out on the fun!Kitchens open til 10pm“

“This place is much better than the place a cross the street, food is decent. Service is always good. And you seat yourself, so don’t stand at the bar looking around like a deer and a headlights like me. Wish they had a sign that indicated that, only reason for 4 stars. Good local favorite.“

“We’ve had 2 pregames here and had excellent food and service both times. Their fried pickle chips are awesome, wings great even sauceless (got dipping sauces on side), walleye fries were great, the only thing we were so so on were the nachos. Fake cheese was blah but otherwise all good! Service excellent, drinks cold.“

“The food is honestly aggressively bad ? good presentation, but like, the opposite of tasty. Eaten here a few times and regretted it every time ? but the service is great, no shade on the staff. Whoever is in charge of the menu though... the fish tacos are pretty but gross, and the black bean burger tastes like it was made by someone with a vendetta against vegetarians lol. I've never tasted something so bland that it ruined the toppings on it ? get beyond burgers or something, there's an easy solution here.But the service is great, they have a patio & alcohol, it's hard to be mad. Just... maybe come here for just drinks ?“

“If you are on the downtown NSP strip, you should stop in and check this bar out. It definitely has an old school feel and you can tell it has been around since the start. The bartender was very friendly and everyone in this place is a local and seated around the bar. Very affordable drinks and they have great music, pulltabs, dartboards and a lot of seating. They also have a back patio area to hang outside.“

“Best priced drinks I've seen in a long time, friendly local bar with happy patrons and prompt service from bartender. For food I believe they have Heggies pizzas however it appeared the patrons bring in potluck style food to share with everyone. Pulltab's available too. We were not locals and were treated well“

“Our kitchen is open. We focus on serving high quality, freshly made to order bar food, with a twist. We offer food specials as well as surprise Gourmet chef specials. We have awesome Bloody Mary's one of the best I've had. We offer drink specials 2 4 1s on domestic beer and premium rails. Our neighborhood is being revamped which is awesome for the bar and community. So if your looking for a cool neighborhood dive bar with awesome staff and great food come Check out The Saint Paul Saloon. P.s The owner is on site and loves to interact with the patrons of the bar.“

“I happened to find this place when my son had to have emergency surgery...first off, very friendly staff and regulars, could see the stress on my face and were so kind! But the best part, hands down, which is why I'm leaving this review 3 years later is bc Bob's steak sandwich (should be Bob's FAMOUS steak sandwich) was THE F’N BEST sandwich my son and I have ever had - to date! If fact, 3 years later and my son is still talking about Bob's steak sandwich being the best food he's ever eaten! So much so that for his birthday in a few weeks, he doesn't want a party or gifts, just to take a trip to the cities for his favorite dinner!“

“Station 280 is simply a great bar. The staff are friendly, honest, attentive, and personable. Whether visiting with a large or small group, or by yourself, there has never a moment where I have been left wondering where the server was. I love the variety of people here, the sort of place where you can get a drink with your boss without feeling too old for the college crowd, or like an outsider due to a mix of blue and white collar professionals as patrons. An extra long bar with plenty of seats, larger serving area that can accommodate a bigger group outing if needed, as well as a few booths/tables provide a great variety of experiences depending on your preference. Parking isn't well marked, but generally you won't be too far from the entry. Bar can be a bit loud inside, but I feel like it reflects more that the customers are enjoying themselves more than anything. I really think Station 280 has something to offer for everyone and would highly recommend for anyone to check it out.“

“This West Side Sports Bar & Grill was a treat! The food was delicious and the service was friendly and accommodating. We were a party of 6. I had street tacos ala carte. My niece ordered the Menudo and said it was perfect. We also ordered guacamole, queso and chips for the whole table and that made a great appetizer for the whole table. The chips are made fresh and sprinkled with chili-lime salt... Yum! The guacamole was delicious considering it's mid-March in MN! The Horchata was refreshing and cool and was made 'from scratch' - not a mix. I didn't try the marguerita but it was huge and was happily shared around the table. There were 4 screens playing different sports, including futball and women's college softball. The music was recorded - it was lively and loud ... mostly Mariachi (and Mexican rock?).Parking: Not sure if the street parking is free during the day. We went on Sunday evening and both cars found parking easily. The lot surface is bumpy, so I'm not sure how a wheelchair would do. It is on the first floor - no steps at the entrance. One of us used a rolling walker and was easily able to navigate the front door, but I'm not sure if the door is wide enough for a motorized wheelchair.“

“Great place to hang out. They've been in business since 1976. I admit the last time I was there was in my 20's but I stopped in for a quick visit and I can't say enough about them.The staff is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. The bartender (Brittany) remembered my name after 1 visit. There bar staff is ON POINT.The food is great and priced fairly. All day breakfast is just a bonus.Come to play bingo on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. You won't be disappointed.“

“It was really busy, but our server, Savanna, was wonderful. She gave drink and food suggestions. She made sure she got our order in before Happy Hour ended. The food was quick and fresh. The place was clean and well maintained. The manager delivered our food and she was so kind. We highly recommend it, and we will be back.“

“This place may jus have a bad rep but if the crowd can stay 35+ like Hergies usta be , it's going to be alright. They pour good dranks with normal prices and the ? music good. They gotta kitchen now just have had at it yet..to be continued...???“

“A classic Saint Paul neighborhood bar, with simple grub yet so affordable, a mix of Asian and American. All served as takeaway but you can eat it there if you want and the portions are gigantic. There's bingo two nights a week, a Friday afternoon meat raffle, and pulltabs/etabs. Locals are the majority of the clientele but for all its grittiness, it's a safe place with patrons who care about the establishment! Watch out for the parking lot. It's a dirt lot minefield of potholes that will destroy your transmission of you go faster than 1 mph.“

“White Bear Bar gets a bad reputation because they try to keep order and riff raff out. This game is beyond difficult! I really like Angie the bartender and all the waitresses are gorgeous and offer good service even during adverse times and bad customers. Pool is always fun and trivia. No decent food but free popcorn n pizza but its a bar not a restaurant. Security is always really good and I've never seen any conflict not get resolved promptly. People whine about getting kicked out, these arw the people that cause issues and i appreciate this. Always has good beer.“

“Everything is perfect here. Good food. Good service. Awesome bar tender. Highly recommend.Update: 2-15-24. Information provided is still relevant and correct.Vegetarian options: They are an option and clearly labeled.Dietary restrictions: Clearly labed on the menu, and they are happy to provide whatever you need.Parking: Enough parking spaces to not be concerned even during busy periods.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: It's accessible.“

“It's good, except they always try to avoid actually giving you the advertised good discounts. I'm not sure why. But you need to check the bill, and ask for the discount. Then they always put up a fight. Otherwise, the food is great.“

“I highly recommend this place to dine and sit!!! Brandi was phenomenal!!! She answered all of our questions quickly, and her choices of food were on point!!! If we lived closer we would come back just to be in Brandi 's section again!!! Great job everyone!!!“

“Good people, pool, and overall fun time. Granted the bar has some flaws (the bar tender over charged me $5 or short changed me), some random guy was bent over getting sick in the bathroom, and the pool tables aren't exactly the straightest I've seen. But overall still for a watering hole or dive-ish bar this place is perfect. Crowd is interesting and seemed to be a mixture of new patrons and regulars and everyone was pleasant and I'd for sure return. Also worth mentioning due to a random incident in the parking lot a few months ago they now had armed security at the door which was also super polite, professional, and for sure made you feel 100% safe while there.“

“Didn't get food so therefor I can't give a rating on food. The service is amazing. The bartender is aware, quick, and focused. The atmosphere is is cool. People are enjoying themselves, no drama, alot of laughing, talking & singing. They have a patio as well.“

“We stopped in at Trappers last Saturday for bingo. The place was packed and it was a fun atmosphere.I tried the new Smashburger, which was REALLY good! Cooked perfectly and with fresh mushrooms. I'd definitely come back for that. My wife and our friends all enjoyed their food as well and, since Trappers has such a diverse menu, there's something for every appetite.Granted, they were very busy, but our service was very, VERY slow. Our server was clearly not up for a busy atmosphere and didn't know her tap beer & seltzer options - nor did she have it written down. Initially, she didn't show up at our table for at least 10 minutes and this was before they got busy. A few times, she disappeared for quite awhile without checking in on our table.I was pleased that they offered a build-your-own bloody Mary bar, since I'm pretty particular about using good mixes. There were plenty of options, including a variety of mixes, hot sauces, and condiments.We've been to Trappers dozens of times and will be back. Sitting at the bar is always a solid option for ensuring good service.“

“Major Roadhouse vibes here. Located just off the exit for 35E in St. Paul, big open parking lot, lots of space inside, bouncer scans your ID upon entrance, a space for arcade games and pool but no stage for live music. My sister has lived less than a block away for 15 years and tells me of drunken fights and gunshots being heard late at night... I'm from out of town and have visited my sister many times over the years but have never stepped foot inside. My curiosity finally got the better of me the other night while visiting again. It was a Tuesday night around 9pm so not crowded at all. We didn't have any food, but they had a nice selection of local beers on tap and we all had a few beers each. Our waitress was super friendly. So not as rowdy as maybe a Saturday night would be but overall we had a pleasant experience.“

“We had a group of around 18 people and most special needs. Staff did great on service, patience and managed for everything coming at similar/same time. Staff was so kind and attentive to our group and we truly appreciate that. Good was also delicious.Dietary restrictions: They have gluten sensitive options clearly labeled as well as were great with other restrictions our group had.“